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S871 AGJ

1998 Ford Fiest

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,176 mi
Last recorded79,176 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 AGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 79,176 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 79,176 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 79,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 79,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiest?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
5,779
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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S871 AGJ is a 1998 Ford Fiest in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Ford Fiest fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S871 AGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiest typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Fiest is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S871 AGJ registered?

S871 AGJ is a 1998 Ford Fiest, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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